Enrollment
385
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Warsaw, MO
Warsaw High School
Federal NCES profile for Warsaw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293107002152
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warsaw High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Warsaw High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warsaw High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Warsaw, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warsaw High School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warsaw High School
Warsaw High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Warsaw, Missouri, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.3% of students qualify for free meals, 115% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #163, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Warsaw R-Ix spends $10,000 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 385 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Warsaw R-Ix also operates North Elementary (326 students) and John Boise Middle School (272 students) alongside Warsaw High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Warsaw High School compares
Warsaw High School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,000
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Warsaw High School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warsaw R-Ix, which includes Warsaw High School.
$10,000
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 28.9%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Warsaw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Boise Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warsaw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Warsaw High School
How many students attend Warsaw High School?
Warsaw High School has 385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warsaw, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warsaw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warsaw High School is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warsaw High School?
99.3% of students at Warsaw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warsaw High School?
The largest demographic group at Warsaw High School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Warsaw, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warsaw High School?
Warsaw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Warsaw High School rank among public schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Warsaw High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Warsaw, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Warsaw on the city page.
Is Warsaw High School a good school?
Warsaw High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Warsaw R-Ix?
Besides Warsaw High School, Warsaw R-Ix also operates North Elementary (326 students), John Boise Middle School (272 students), and South Elementary (258 students). See the Warsaw R-Ix district page for the complete list.
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